1989-90: As Shaquille O'Neal was becoming a rising high school star in leading San Antonio's Cole High School to the state title in the '89 season, Robinson was earning headlines as the much-touted face of the Spurs and getting set for his rookie season.

1989-90: As Shaquille O'Neal was becoming a rising high school star in leading San Antonio's Cole High School to the state title in the '89 season, Robinson was earning headlines as the much-touted face of the

1992: Shaq, the No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick by the Orlando
Magic, stormed into the league already a "commercial powerhouse,"
according to SB Nation, and delivered this pointed quote: "No matter who
the opponent is, just go out and kill 'em."

1992: Shaq, the No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick by the Orlando Magic, stormed into the league already a "commercial powerhouse," according to SB Nation, and delivered this pointed quote: "No matter who the

Ready to take the brash young pro "down a peg," the Western
Conference All Stars, including David Robinson, conspired to take Shaq
down, according to SB Nation. Instead of taking it easy in the light
showcase exhibition, Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson went after Shaq,
holding him to only 2 of 12 shooting.

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In an article after the game, Robinson was quoted as first saying that "nobody said anything about double teaming [Shaq] at the beginning," then later saying that guys get more intense when facing O'Neil.

In an article after the game, Robinson was quoted as first saying that "nobody said anything about double teaming [Shaq] at the beginning," then later saying that guys get more intense when facing O'Neil.

Photo: San Antonio Express-News File Photo

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Shaq then vowed to get all of the players who targeted him back "one by one," SB Nation reports.

Shaq then vowed to get all of the players who targeted him back "one by one," SB Nation reports.

Photo: Tim DeFrisco, Allsport Via Getty Images

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March 6, 1994: Shaq, on his birthday, brings his revenge tour through San Antonio. Shaq poured in 32 points and collected 11 rebounds for the Magic, but Robinson was on his game, scoring 36 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Spurs won the game and the crowed rained down "M-V-P" chants as Robinson threw down a massive dunk.

March 6, 1994: Shaq, on his birthday, brings his revenge tour through San Antonio. Shaq poured in 32 points and collected 11 rebounds for the Magic, but Robinson was on his game, scoring 36 points and grabbing

April 24, 1994: Shaq was leading the hunt for the 1994 NBA Scoring Title going into the final game of the season, with 33 more points than Robinson. Knowing this, the Spurs ran plays for Robinson the whole game, and he ended up scoring 71 points in the "meaningless" game. Shaq scored 32 and lost the scoring title to The Admiral.

April 24, 1994: Shaq was leading the hunt for the 1994 NBA Scoring Title going into the final game of the season, with 33 more points than Robinson. Knowing this, the Spurs ran plays for Robinson the whole

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The 2000s: The rivalry continued between the two as the Lakers and Spurs took turns winning championships, though that era was mostly billed as Shaq vs. Tim Duncan.

The 2000s: The rivalry continued between the two as the Lakers and Spurs took turns winning championships, though that era was mostly billed as Shaq vs. Tim Duncan.

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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May 2001: An article by the San Antonio Express-News' Ken Rodriguez previewing the impending clash between the Spurs and Lakers cemented the contrast between the pair of big men: "Shaq talks trash. Robinson quotes Scripture... Shaq brags about having sex with celebrities. Robinson orders a sex magazine thrown off the team bus."

May 2001: An article by the San Antonio Express-News' Ken Rodriguez previewing the impending clash between the Spurs and Lakers cemented the contrast between the pair of big men: "Shaq talks trash. Robinson

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In his 2001 book, Shaq claimed he once looked up to The Admiral while
attending Cole High School in San Antonio, that was until Robinson
turned him down for an autograph. When asked about the story, David
Robinson told the San Antonio Express-News: "What is it, a picture
book?"

In his 2001 book, Shaq claimed he once looked up to The Admiral while attending Cole High School in San Antonio, that was until Robinson turned him down for an autograph. When asked about the story, David